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Kings Pointer Selected for NASA Mission

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 11, 2019 – On Friday, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumnus, Dustin L. Wallace, Class of 2006, will be signing-on to a 45-day assignment that is not exactly typical of a Merchant Mariner. Wallace, a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve (USN)...

USMMA Midshipmen Recognized at 2018 Connie Awards Event

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 18, 2018 - On Monday December 10th, eleven United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) midshipmen received scholarships at the annual Connie Awards luncheon and awards ceremony in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The event drew an audience of over 400 distinguished attendees...

USMMA to Host 41st Festival of Lights

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 6, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration. The Festival of Lights has been an annual tradition at USMMA for the past 41 years.  Please join us as we welcome the...

Buono takes Helm at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2018 – “We shall be a secret no longer!” With those seven words, Rear Admiral Jack Buono took command of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Friday afternoon at a spirited change of command ceremony at Kings Point.

Maritime Administrator, Rear Admiral,...

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